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The Beriev Be-8 'Mole' of 1947 was an all-metal utility amphibian flying-boat, with the main units of the landing gear retracting into the sides of the hull just below the pilot's cabin. The wing was supported above the hull by a central pylon, together with a pair of parallel struts on each side. The passenger cabin accommodated sixi A small batch of Be-8s was built, and examples were used in a variety of roles including flying ambulance, liaison,.and training.
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| ENGINE | 1 x Shvetsov ASh-21 radial piston engine, 522kW |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 3624 kg | 7990 lb |
| Loaded weight | 2815 kg | 6206 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 19.0 m | 62 ft 4 in |
| Length | 13.0 m | 42 ft 8 in |
| Wing area | 40.0 m2 | 430.56 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 266 km/h | 165 mph |
| Ceiling | 5550 m | 18200 ft |
| Range | 810 km | 503 miles |
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